Welcome to the ALiS individual licensing guide. Select any function above — or choose a card below — to view step-by-step instructions. Your progress is tracked within each section.
Navigate to the ALiS portal and fill in the requested registration information, then click Register.
Log in with the username and password you just created. From the left-hand menu, click Apply for a New License.
Select the appropriate license type:
Then select the appropriate Forensic Discipline(s) and click Next.
Fill in the requested information on this screen, including Fee Waiver Criteria. Select whether you are a Military applicant or Not applicable. Click Next.
Fill in your mailing address and other contact information. Click Next.
For each academic education entry, you will need to upload your transcript. If the Commission already has a transcript on file for a particular degree, you may upload a blank page to bypass the requirement.
Then enter your Employment Details.
Answer the required Yes/No questions for each employment detail entry, then click Next.
Enter any other state licensing information or relevant certifications. Click Next.
Answer each question on the screen. If you mark YES for any question, you will be prompted by on-screen instructions to provide supplemental information. Click Next.
Sign the attestation and click Submit Application. The next screen will direct you to payment.
Follow the on-screen prompts to complete payment. Once payment is complete, a confirmation screen will appear.
On the confirmation screen, upload proof that you completed the Mandatory Legal and Professional Responsibility Course. You may also upload your payment receipt here.
🎉 Application Submitted!
Watch your inbox for a submission confirmation email and a second email when your application is approved.
After receiving your renewal notice, log in to ALiS. From the left-hand menu, select Renew. The application type and requested action will be pre-selected. Click Next.
Review your personal information and select your fee waiver type. Click Next. Then verify your mailing address and contact information and click Next.
Review your academic history. For each academic entry, upload your transcript — or a blank page if the Commission already has it on file.
Enter your updated Employment Details. If your laboratory has multiple locations, specify your location clearly in the name field.
Add your CFE entries. You may add them manually or select from a pre-populated list by clicking Click Here. For each entry, include:
- Course title
- Date
- Provider name
- Total number of hours
- Any relevant certificates or agendas
Click Add for each entry, then click Next when finished.
Enter any other state licensing information. Click Next.
Answer each question on the screen. If you mark YES, you will be prompted to provide supplemental information. You must answer all questions truthfully — you will attest to their accuracy before submission.
Sign the attestation and click Submit Application. You can choose to pay now or submit and pay later.
The next page displays checklist items that must be completed before your application is approved. Upload proof you completed the Mandatory Legal and Professional Responsibility Course. You may also add or modify CFE entries and upload your payment receipt here.
Your supervisor must submit an updated Proficiency Monitoring Certification Form directly to the Commission through ALiS. This is separate from your own submission.
🎉 Renewal Submitted!
You'll receive a confirmation email upon submission and another when your renewal is approved. Don't forget to verify your public profile after approval.
From the left-hand side of the home page, select Apply for Exam. The "License Exam Application" will be automatically selected. Click Next.
Verify your personal information and click Next. Then verify your address and contact information and click Next.
Under Additional Information, select your reason for testing. Click Next. Enter your responses to each question, then click Next.
On the Attestation screen, check the box to certify your information is accurate. Enter your name and the current date in their respective boxes. Click Submit Application.
The confirmation screen will display a reference number. Save it for your records.
🎉 Exam Application Submitted!
Watch for two emails: one confirming your application and a second with your scheduled exam date and time.
From the left-hand menu, click Replace Card or License Certificate. Select which item you need replaced, then click Next.
Review your personal information, then click Next. Verify your address and contact information, then click Next. Review your license details and click Next.
Under Additional Items, select a reason for replacement. Enter the name you would like displayed on the license certificate or card. Click Next.
Sign the attestation and click Submit Application. You can pay your invoice now or choose Submit and Pay Later.
You will receive a confirmation email containing your reference number. Save it for your records.
🎉 Replacement Request Submitted!
Check your email for a confirmation with your reference number.
From the left-hand menu, select Pay Invoice(s). Your current outstanding invoices will be displayed for review.
On the right-hand side of the screen, select which invoice(s) you want to pay. Invoices must be paid individually unless they share the same revenue type. Click Pay.
Enter your payment information, complete the human verification, then click Submit Payment.
✅ Payment Complete!
Your invoice has been paid. Use the Print Receipt function to download a copy for your records.
Log in to ALiS. From the left-hand menu, click Print Receipt.
From this screen, you'll be able to view and print receipts for any payments made in ALiS. Select the payment you need a receipt for and print.
✅ Receipt Printed!
Your receipt has been printed or saved.
From the left-hand menu, select Change or Addition of Forensic Discipline. Select whether you want to add/change a discipline or remove one. Click Next.
Verify that your existing information is correct. Select the discipline you would like to add, change, or remove. Click Next.
Review your personal information, then click Next. Verify your address and contact information, then click Next.
Add the discipline(s) that should appear on your current license. Your supervisor will need to submit a revised Proficiency Monitoring Certificate. Click Next.
Sign the attestation and click Submit Application. You will receive a confirmation email with a reference number.
🎉 Request Submitted!
A confirmation email with your reference number is on its way. Remind your supervisor to submit the revised Proficiency Monitoring Certificate.
From the left-hand menu, click Change Name. The "Application for Updating Name on License" will be automatically selected. Click Next. Your current information will be displayed at the top of the screen.
Enter your new name and the reason for the change.
Click Documents (0) on the right side of the page. Then click Add → Choose File. Select your supporting document and click Upload.
Sign the attestation and click Submit Application. A confirmation screen with a reference number will appear. You will also receive a confirmation email.
🎉 Name Change Submitted!
Your request is in. Check your email for a confirmation with your reference number.